Fun runs for under 5's
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- Sat 2 May
- £17
AJ Bell Mini Great Birmingham Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- 1.5 km road running
- Sat 9 May
- £17
AJ Bell Mini Great Bristol Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? This event sees 3-8-year-olds tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- 1.5 km road running
- Sat 9 May
- £10
Something Wild Festival | 1K Kids Run
A family-friendly 1K trail run for under 8s of all abilities as part of the family-friendly weekend festival with fun, films, camping, Forest Schools, yoga and more.
- 1 km trail running
- Sat 16 May
- £9
Roadford Lake Trail Races | 1K
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
- 1 km trail running
- Sat 23 May
- £18.50
Edinburgh Marathon Festival | Kids Kilometre
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 3-6 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
- 1 km road running
- Sat 30 May
- £22
AJ Bell Mini Great Manchester Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners aged 3-8 to shine.
- 1.6 km road running
- Sat 30 May
- £9
Burrator 1K Kids Race
Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
- 1 km road running
- Sun 31 May
- £13-£28
Green Park Reading 10K
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Sun 31 May
- £10
Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Kids Fun Run 1K
For the first time, the festival weekend will have kids trail races of varying lengths - perfect for kids looking to dip their toe into the world of trail running.
- 1 km trail running + 50 m ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £9
Rame Head Race | 1K Kids Race
Fun for the kids on the beautiful Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula over a traffic-free 1km route.
- 1 km trail running
- Sun 28 Jun
- £15
South Scotland Outdoor Festival | Kids Fun Run
The kids fun run is a multi-lap format, based in the heart of the event village for optimal spectating. Runs range from 1 - 3km and are on offer for kids aged 3 - 15.
- 3 km trail running + 20 m ascent
- Sun 26 Jul
- £8
Bright Skies Surrey Hills | 1K Kids Run
The Bright Skies 1K kids race is a thrilling daytime trail race following an undulating yomp through the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills.
- 1 km trail running
- Sun 13 Sep
- £12
Richmond RUN-FEST | Kids and Family Mile
Welcome to the WWF Richmond Kids' Mile Race. WWF has proposed a 'Wear it Wild' theme where kids are encouraged to wear an item of animal-inspired clothing on race day!
- 1 mile multi terrain running
- Sun 27 Sep
- £6
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running | Wee Nessie
Have you got any ‘little monsters’ in your family who would enjoy their own piece of the action at the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running?
- 800 m road running
- Sat 3 Oct
- FREE-£20
- Early bird
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
- Fun run 3
- Sat 10 Oct
- £15.50-£20
Run Bournemouth | Kids' Kilometre
A joyful coastal dash for ages 3-6 — full of seaside fun, cheering crowds and that first-time race day buzz by Bournemouth Pier.
- 1 km road running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £19.90
Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run
Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
- 5 km road running
- Sat 17 Oct
- £22
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great South Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 1 Feb
- £3.99
Blackburn Winter Warmer 10K & 2K Junior Race | Junior 2K Race
- 2 km road running
- Thu 12 Feb
- £2
The Dave Jones Prom Run Series - Race 6 | Junior 1 Mile
- 1 mile road running
- Sat 7 Mar
- From £7.50
Scott Sports Dirty Dozen Adventure Trail Run | Kids Event
- 2.5 km trail running
- Thu 12 Mar
- £2
The Dave Jones Prom Run Series - Race 7 | Junior 1 Mile
- 1 mile road running